Job Description

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

·Fill prescriptions for pharmaceutical compound preparations for patients and physicians pursuant to state and federal laws and regulations.

·Ensure compliance with and, when appropriate, exceeds certification standards pertaining to all aspects of the compounding practice.

· Work with outside bodies to ensure the compounding facility is following guidelines to ensure the safety and quality of compounded sterile preparations.

·Maintain accreditation standards or individual certifications for compounding.

·Ensure all prescription labels, documentation and compounded preparations strictly adhere to current federal and state laws and regulations, including applicable United States Pharmacopeia (USP) compounding guidelines, technical and quality-related governing the same.

·Contact prescribers or patients to provide clarification and verify prescription information such as dosing instructions, drug strength and drug name to expedite order process.

·Interpret prescriber prescriptions; verify appropriateness and accuracy of prescription information entered order processing system.

·Verify prescription to be dispensed contain the correct medication and labeling according to company and regulatory guidelines.

·Develop, implement and update the quality assurance (QA) programs including identifying goals and member/client outcomes.

·Ensure that all QA programs are being run in accordance with all policies and procedures and standard operating procedures.

·Report QA updates, results and discrepancies found to the Senior Director, Pharmacy, Pharmacist in Charge, and Quality Management Committee.

·Provide education, drug information and medication management to members.

·Provide oversight and support to technicians to assist in resolving issues.

·Ensure a drug utilization review is completed with each prescription dispensed.

·Maintain daily production, quality and service levels.

·Maintain working knowledge of all current laws and regulations at a state and federal level pertaining to compounding pharmacy.

·Assist in ensuring that prescription-related records are compiled to support efficient and effective insurance audits.Provide preparation assistance for insurance audits as requested.

·Partner with physicians and their agents to determine evidence-based, clinically sound compounded therapies tailored to address specific and/or unique patient conditions.

·Assist with development and enforcement of policies and procedures that promote cost-effective, appropriate, and safe medication compounding and use.

·Documents and reports medication errors to quality management on a timely basis.

· Manage direct reports in accordance with company policies in an equal manner that ensures confidentiality

· Lead and mentor staff to improve skillset and career potential

· Advise on employee promotions, transfers, and dismissals

· Other duties as assigned

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Demonstrated knowledge of pharmaceutical compounding
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills
• Strong data analysis and presentation skills

· Financial and statistical reporting knowledge and experience

• Project management experience
• Progressive staff management experience
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information and data in accordance with policies
• Ability to exercise considerable judgment, maintain confidentiality, and act in a diplomatic manner
• A good educator who is trustworthy and willing to share information and serve as a mentor

· Ability to independently identify, research and resolve issues

· A decisive individual who possesses a detail-oriented perspective

· Sound technical skills, analytical ability, good judgment, and strong operational focus

· Ability to lead and work with peers in a team effort

· Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines

· A well-organized and self-directed individual who is able to work with minimal amount of supervision

· Capability to efficiently complete tasks in a fast-paced environment

· Ability to lift heavy objects up to 25 pounds

· Ability to work extended hours, weekends, and holidays in alignment with departmental and industry demands

Education/Experience:

· Bachelor’s degree in pharmacy or Pharm D

· Active Pharmacist license in good standing with applicable State Board of Pharmacy

· At least 5 years in a compounding pharmacy setting.

• Demonstrated managerial experience

• Minimum of 2 year (s) of experience in a similar role, with a focus on compounding.

· Proficient in Microsoft Office and industry related software programs

Preferred Skill/Abilities:

· Experience or knowledge of compounding rules and standards

· Prior experience in hospital or compounding pharmacy.

Work Environment/Physical Requirements:

· Production/warehouse environment, with exposure to some noise and machinery.

· Ability to sit and stand for prolonged periods of time.